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New research conducted by a team of experts at the Shinshu University School of Medicine has shed light on the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), a condition that can be caused by lung cancer. The study, published in the Respiratory Investigation journal, analyzed data from 181 patients with extensive-disease
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Scientists worldwide are working on advanced vaccines, modern treatments, and cutting-edge technologies to combat deadly diseases like cancer, blindness, and paralysis. A medical student from Budapest, Chris Chrysanthou, has made a surprising claim that these three diseases will be completely eradicated by 2030. According to Chrysanthou, researchers are using mRNA
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Researchers at Newcastle University have made a significant breakthrough in cancer detection and treatment with the development of innovative peptide therapeutics. These peptide-based agents offer a paradigm shift in oncology care, combining high tumour-targeting precision with minimal off-target effects. The researchers' review highlights the potential of peptide-based therapeutics in
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A clinical trial, NACRE-2, has been launched by UNICANCER to evaluate the effectiveness of two treatment strategies for elderly patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial aims to assess whether the addition of chemotherapy after short-course radiotherapy is more effective than short-course radiotherapy alone in this patient population. The
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A new study has shed light on the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab plus chemo(immuno)therapy for patients with potentially resectable HER2-positive gastric cancer. Research conducted at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University in China revealed that the addition of trastuzumab to preoperative chemotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy resulted in a
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Researchers at Ohio State University conducted a study to examine the effects of radiation therapy (RT) on bone density in patients with anorectal cancer. The study involved reviewing CT scans of 302 patients before and after RT, taking into account factors such as contrast agents and CT tube voltage. The
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A groundbreaking new treatment option for approximately 2,100 people with advanced womb cancer is set to be available following the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's (NICE) recommendation of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in final draft guidance. This innovative dual approach combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy, harnessing the body&
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A recent study published by researchers at Udayana University has shed new light on the risk factors associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with malignancy receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. The researchers found that high levels of soluble P-selectin, neutrophil extracellular traps (NET), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) are risk factors for
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The Bakers, a local family from Tamworth, have been facing a tough 7 months since their 11-year-old son, George, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. George has been receiving treatment at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Despite the challenges, George remains in great spirits and
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a novel and effective treatment approach for various types of cancers, including skin, esophagus, lung, and cervical cancers. This treatment modality uses a combination of photosensitizing drugs, light of a specific wavelength, and tissue-bound oxygen to produce cytotoxic reactive oxygen species that selectively destroy
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Researchers at The City College of New York have made a groundbreaking discovery linking chemotherapy treatment to lasting cognitive changes in rats, shedding light on the cognitive problems experienced by cancer survivors long after treatment ends. The study, titled "Chemotherapy treatment alters DNA methylation patterns in the prefrontal cortex
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Research from the University of Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia has shed light on the potential of soursop leaf extracts as a co-chemotherapy agent in treating various types of cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Clinical Research, highlights the phytochemical content of the soursop leaf
